If you are interested in the best of the best when it comes to a fixed blade knife, Randall Knives are the way to go. You'll pay a hefty price for the quality, but it will be worth it. Wait time for one of their knives is currently 5 years, but active duty military can order from a limited selection of their knives with a 10-12 week wait. http://www.randallknives.com/catalog.php?action=viewcategory&catalogcategories_id=5